Nicola DeAngelis, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at UMass Memorial Medical Center and an assistant professor of orthopedics and physical rehabilitation at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he received his medical degree and served his residency before completing a sports medicine fellowship at Tufts Medical Center/New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. DeAngelis is board certified in orthopedic surgery and specializes in adult and pediatric sports medicine, particularly arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery for sports- and nonsports-related injuries.

Dr. DeAngelis played varsity football for Harvard University while earning his undergraduate degree in chemistry (magna cum laude) and is/has been team physician for Worcester Academy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Worcester State University. He has a unique depth of experience in caring athletes of all abilities and is widely respected among his colleagues for his skill and compassionate care of players of all ages.

Now that winter is here, people will be hitting the slopes for some outdoor fun. Unfortunately, with winter sports like skating, sledding, snowboarding and skiing come winter sports injuries—like bruises, sprains, dislocated shoulders and elbows, torn ligaments, broken bones and more.

Dr. DeAngelis answered your winter sports injury-related questions to help you have a safe and fun outdoor sports season.

Winter Sports Injury Prevention

UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is a regional leader in orthopedic care with an expert team of specialists providing a comprehensive range of services. Both our private orthopedic physicians and renowned Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence focus on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders.

Orthopedic services provided include:

• Arthritis and joint pain treatment
• Foot and ankle care
• Fracture care
• Hand and upper extremity surgery and therapy
• Joint replacement
• Pediatric orthopedics
• Physiatry
• Spine surgery
• Sports medicine
• Trauma care for orthopedic injuries

More Resources:

• Nicola DeAngelis, MD Physician Profile
• Find a Orthopedic Physician at UMass Memorial Medical Center
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.